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This presentation by Dr. Colin Tukuitonga at the SIDS 2014 Conference focuses on the critical role of regional entities in fostering sustainable development across Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Pacific. It addresses key themes such as sustainable economic development, climate change, and partnerships grounded in mutual respect and accountability. The presentation outlines the criteria for building effective partnerships and emphasizes the importance of a collective approach to address shared challenges, thus aiding in the advancement of health, security, and environmental sustainability.
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SIDS 2014 – Building enduring partnerships for sustainable development in the Pacific from a regional entities perspectiveDr Colin Tukuitonga Director General
This presentation • SIDS Conference – theme and thematic clusters • Pacific SIDS Priorities • SIDS partnership principles and criteria • Building enduring and lasting partnerships • Recognition of regional entities role
Small Island Development States Conference – SIDS 2014 • The 3rd International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) - from 1 to 4 September 2014 Apia Samoa Conference Theme “The sustainable development of SIDS through genuine and durable partnerships”
Small Island Development States Conference – SIDS 2014 • 6 thematic clusters • Sustainable economic development; • Climate change & disaster risk management • Social development, health & NCDs, youth & gender; • Sustainable energy; • Oceans, seas & biodiversity; • Water & sanitation, food security & waste management.
Pacific SIDS Priorities • Oceans management • Renewable Energy • Food and water Security • Health and NCDs • Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management • Private sector led investment
Partnerships Criteria • S SIDS specific • M measurable and monitorable • A achievable and accountable • R resource based and results focused • T timelines for implementation and transparency for all parties
Building enduring and lasting partnerships • Premised on principles and criteria • Built on a single framework, objective and vision • Many partners one team approach • Sharing a common understanding of the purpose of the partnership • Mutual respect for each others comparative advantage • Dialogue and trust
Perspectives • Hard work • Practical and grounded – role of regional entities • Shared agenda – international and regional • Sustaining durable partnerships in an environment of limited resources • Tension between sovereignty and collective benefit • Measuring progress – encouraging action